“Dear teachers!

I congratulate you on your professional holiday. The word "teacher" has a special meaning for us. The meaning of this word is much broader than the designation of a profession. After parents, it is the teachers who are the main people who lead through life, give knowledge to children for 11 years. They educate future doctors, engineers, politicians who will head the state.

On behalf of all the people of Abkhazia, I want to thank you for educating the young generation. I consider it a great heroism that you did not lose heart in the difficult post-war period, returned to your profession and preserved our schools. Nobody has the right to forget about it!

This year you are celebrating your professional holiday at a difficult time. The pandemic that swept the whole world could not ignore our schools. Everyone can see with what diligence you work, with what attention you treat our children.

In this difficult time, I ask you to take care of yourself. The country's leadership will do everything possible to support the education system.

Dear teachers, I wish you good health, success in your work, and prosperity to your families! "